Gorada - Kujang, Jagatsinghapur

Gorada is a village situated in the Kujang tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Tirtol and around 33 km from Jagatsinghapur . Gorada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gorada is 397720. The village covers a total geographical area of 349 hectares and falls under the 754160 pincode. Jagatsinghapur is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Gorada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Paradeep Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gorada

According to the 2011 Census, Gorada village had a total population of 1,539 people, including 772 males and 767 females, living in 313 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.17%, with male literacy at 94.15% and female literacy at 84.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 106.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Gorada

Gorada is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Gorada

Gorada is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nimkana, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Gorada is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gorada

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gorada village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Gorada

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gorada village are given below:

FAQs about Gorada